KJV ORIGINAL
(Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place where they did eat bread, after that the Lord had given thanks:)
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
(But then some other boats from Tiberias showed up near the spot where everyone had eaten the bread after Jesus had blessed it.)
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
More boats arrived at the miracle meal location, word was already spreading.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century, Tiberias was a city on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, built by Herod Antipas as his capital and reflecting Roman-influenced culture. This verse is part of the narrative following Jesus' miracle of feeding the 5,000 with five loaves and two fish, where He gave thanks before the meal. It highlights how news of Jesus' actions spread quickly, prompting people from nearby areas like Tiberias to travel by boat to the site.
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